South West England
Porthcothan Beach
Porthcothan Beach

Padstow Tourist Information Centre
Red Brick Building
North Quay
Padstow
Tel: 01841 533449
Fax: 01841 532356
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Porthcothan Beach, Polzeath, Cornwall

Accommodation nearby

Mother Ivey's Bay Caravan Park
Coastal family holiday park near Padstow, Cornwall with private beach.

Bedruthan Steps Hotel
The perfect place for parents and children

The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay
The complete holiday lifestyle experience on our own sandy beach

Attractions nearby

Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps
Dramatic coastline with views over massive rock stacks.

Newquay Zoo
Experience the wildlife at Newquay Zoo.

DairyLand Farm World
So much for the family to enjoy...Rain or Shine


Porthcothan is a sheltered, sandy beach which is ideal for families

The coastal path gives splendid views both to the north and south as well as displaying a variety of wildlife.

What's on offer...

  • Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
  • Sandy
  • Toilets
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Rocky
  • Shingle
  • Dunes
  • Cliffs
  • Parking available
  • Walking Trails nearby

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Porthcothan Beach
North Cornwall District Council
Polzeath
Cornwall
Tel: 01841 533449